Does having lasik eye surgery disqualify you from the military?
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Moose of F
My eye sight isn't very good and I can have lasik eye surgery to correct it. However, I want to join the military. Would my eyes disqualify from joining Marines or any special operations units? Thanks.
Answer
Many branches of the US military now allow laser vision correction surgery, however which type of surgery and which branch of the service are the key questions.
In 2007 the US Navy approved Bladeless Lasik for Top Gun fighter pilots. NASA has approved Lasik. There are a few special divisions that restrict Lasik, but will allow Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), a slightly different Lasik-like procedure.
You need to investigate the specific branch of the military that would be your goal. Speak with a recruiter about current laser vision correction limitations for that particular service. Also, the military will commonly provide Lasik for its personnel.
Read:
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/nasa-lasik.htm
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/Military-Navy-Lasik-PRK-Requirement.htm
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-air-force.htm
Many branches of the US military now allow laser vision correction surgery, however which type of surgery and which branch of the service are the key questions.
In 2007 the US Navy approved Bladeless Lasik for Top Gun fighter pilots. NASA has approved Lasik. There are a few special divisions that restrict Lasik, but will allow Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), a slightly different Lasik-like procedure.
You need to investigate the specific branch of the military that would be your goal. Speak with a recruiter about current laser vision correction limitations for that particular service. Also, the military will commonly provide Lasik for its personnel.
Read:
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/nasa-lasik.htm
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/Military-Navy-Lasik-PRK-Requirement.htm
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-air-force.htm
Does the military really pay for your lasik eye surgery?
Protrek150
So I heard that a US military personnel can get lasik eye surgery free of charge? Is that true? Im planning to enlist in the US Navy and that would definitely make my life easier not having to worry about losing my glasses and the possible accidents. I seriously hate wearing glasses....
Answer
Yes they do, they also do PRK. Although my husband had two friends that had the military do a botched job and one had to be medically discharged. My husband and I paid out of pocket to get his eyes done with a well known and trusted civilian provider and has had 20/20 vision for 4 years now. Do your homework when it comes to someone messing with your eye sight.
Yes they do, they also do PRK. Although my husband had two friends that had the military do a botched job and one had to be medically discharged. My husband and I paid out of pocket to get his eyes done with a well known and trusted civilian provider and has had 20/20 vision for 4 years now. Do your homework when it comes to someone messing with your eye sight.
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